Estamos vivendo uma epidemia de alergia alimentar?

Reconciling breast-feeding and early food introduction guidelines in the prevention and management of food allergy

Access to health care and food in children with food allergy

The incidence of food allergies is increasing all over the world. Prevention strategies intend to reduce food sensitization risk and subsequent allergies. In this review, we will discuss the recent data concerning different geographic regions for the prevention of food allergies in children. This review provides recommendations for the prevention of food allergies based on the recent data available in the PUBMED database in English (up to December 2022). The best strategy to prevent food allergies is regarded as the early introduction of allergenic foods to an infant`s diet. A healthy and diverse diet is recommended for infants and their mothers, in accordance with the family`s eating habits and regional food culture, rather than avoiding certain foods or using supplements. Avoiding common food allergens in the maternal diet during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding is not recommended. Exclusive breastfeeding is generally recommended for all mothers for at least 6 months. There is no specific association between exclusive breastfeeding and the primary prevention of any specific food allergy. Where a breastmilk substitute is needed, the best alternative should be chosen according to the infant`s nutritional needs. There is no substantial evidence to support the use of hydrolyzed or soy formula in infancy against food allergies or sensitization. Feeding patterns in infancy play an important role in the risk of developing food allergies. Existing strategies to prevent allergies are relatively ineffective and further research is needed to figure out strategies for food allergy prevention, particularly in high-risk infants.

Self Reported Prevalence Of Food Allergy Symptoms In An Inner City Minority General Pediatric Population

A Consensus Approach to the Primary Prevention of Food Allergy Through Nutrition: Guidance from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology; American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology; and the Canadian Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Update on risk factors for food allergy

Food allergy in patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases: Prevalence within the US Immunodeficiency Network (USIDNET)

OC-54 The role of prevention in food allergies

The incidence of food allergy is gradually increasing worldwide, and food allergy are receiving more and more attention. Food allergies can not only cause eczema in infants and young children, but can also cause severe allergic reactions and even death. However, the current treatment of food allergy is still lack of specific treatment methods, mainly to avoid allergic food. Therefore, how to prevent food allergy has become a topic of increasing concern. In recent years, scholars have carried out high-quality clinical studies to evaluate the effect of early food intake on the prevention of food allergy in infants on the prevention of food allergies. They have achieved exciting results, which have changed the relevant content of infant feeding guidelines. This paper reviewed the latest research on the topic of prevention of food allergy by early intake of common foods such as peanuts, eggs and milk in recent years. This article could bring new ideas and perspectives to the prevention of food allergy.

Advances in allergic skin disease, anaphylaxis, and hypersensitivity reactions to foods, drugs, and insects in 2013

Advances in allergic skin disease, anaphylaxis, and hypersensitivity reactions to foods, drugs, and insects in 2011

Primary prevention of atopic dermatitis in breast-fed infants: what is the evidence?

The prevalence of food allergy and other allergic diseases in early childhood in a population-based study: HealthNuts age 4-year follow-up

ObjectiveThe prevalence of food allergy (FA) has been increasing in recent years and has become an important public health, food safety, and clinical nutrition problem. However, population-based studies on the prevalence of FA are very limited in China. This study aims to determine the prevalence and pattern of parent-reported FA among school children in Jiangxi Province, China.MethodsA multicenter cross-sectional study on FA was conducted on primary school children aged 6-11 years old using random cluster sampling with a questionnaire survey. Parent-reported FA was used and defined as individual-reported FA by parent or guardian through a questionnaire in this study.ResultAmong the total of 8,856 (96.36%) complete questionnaires received, 727 (8.2%) children had adverse reactions to food (ARF). The prevalence rates of parent-reported FA and doctor-diagnosed FA were 6.2% and 3.3%, respectively. Animal-derived foods were the main causative source of FA, and the three leading allergenic foods were shrimp, mango, and mollusks. Skin reactions were the most common clinical manifestations of FA, accounting for 63.7%, and 45.32% of the subjects with parent-reported FA experienced severe allergic reactions. There was a significant difference in parent-reported FA between different survey centers, and FA risk increased significantly in children with other allergic diseases (P<0.001) and small family size (P=0.026). The FA prevalence was significantly higher among children aged 8-11 years than those aged 6-7 years (P=0.020).ConclusionsA high prevalence of parent-reported FA was observed among children in general primary schools in Jiangxi Province, China. Shrimp, mango, and mollusks were the most common causative foods. The main common symptoms of FA were adverse reactions relating to the skin system. The rate of severe allergic reactions was also high in Jiangxi Children with reported FA. Local standards and policies for the prevention and management of FA need to be adjusted on a timely basis according to actual local conditions.

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